JENNIFER BATES
Barrington,USA
Summary
Dedicated and dependable charge nurse recently promoted to Clinical Nurse Coordinator, with 9 years of extensive experience in the medical field. Proven excellence in nursing practice and leadership at Portsmouth Regional Hospital over the past 6 years reflects a strong commitment to delivering high-quality patient care and fostering effective team collaboration. Eager to leverage expertise as a Nursing Adjunct at UNH, focusing on mentoring and knowledge sharing to cultivate the next generation of nurses. Passionate about advancing nursing education and inspiring future healthcare professionals through innovative teaching methods and dedicated support.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse/ Clinical Nurse Coordinator
Portsmouth Regional Hospital
Portsmouth, NH
09.2023 - Current
- Directed management and leadership initiatives for RNs and LNAs in acute care unit, ensuring effective task delegation and coordination.
- Collaborate with members of the leadership to promote optimal communication along the team and collaboration among the various Units and specifications.
- Assist in identifying incidents and cases to review through the vigilance reporting system.
- Facilitated hiring processes and provided educational support for all unit staff.
- Mentored junior nurses, enhancing their clinical skills and professional development.
- Led nursing staff in best practices for infection control and patient safety protocols.
Registered Nurse/Night Shift Charge Nurse
Portsmouth Regional Hospital
Portsmouth, NH
04.2018 - 09.2023
- Recognized as recipient of the Owl Award for outstanding contributions in 2023.
- The Good Catch Award Recipient- May 2022.
- Championed high-quality nursing care throughout patient admission and discharge processes.
- Established and optimized work assignments through the development of a patient acuity scale.
- Implemented effective strategies and care plans to improve patient outcomes and meet recovery objectives.
- Demonstrating exemplary clinical and communication.
- Provided management and leadership to RNs and LNAs in the acute care unit and coordinated, delegated tasks, and managed nurses and ancillary staff members.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation to completion.
- Administered medications and treatments adhering to established protocols and patient safety standards.
Registered Nurse (3-11 Nursing Supervisor)
Dover Center For Health & Rehabilitation
Dover, NH
04.2014 - 04.2018
- Managed the Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and Licensed nurse associates in a 120-bed facility to best meet the patient needs.
- Provide teamwork promotion and effective communication.
- Managed quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, audits, and customer surveys.
- Defined patient advocacy objectives for patients through collaboration with various healthcare professionals to promote specific and individualized care plans based on goals and long-term health.
- Strengthened unit care standards and policies with a focus on patient safety and dignity.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Granite State College
Concord, NH03-2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Great Bay Community College
Portsmouth, NH05-2011
Skills
- Coordinates evidence-based nursing care from admission to discharge
- Leadership in nursing care
- Promotes staff teamwork, communication, and collaboration
- Mentoring for staff retention
- Preceptor for new hires
- Policy review and updates
- Engages in continuous education for team growth
- Promote evidenced based nursing practice
Affiliations
- American Nurse Association Member
- Active Member of the Medical Oncology Unit-based Council since 2018
- President of the Unit-Based Council 2021 to current
- Members of the OWL committee since 2023
Certification
- Active BLS
- Current ACLS
- CMSRN certification exp 4/30/2029
- Active Chemotherapy certification
- Preceptor certificated.
- Volunteers as a leader and organizer of Mothers support group offered through her local Church.
Timeline
Registered Nurse/ Clinical Nurse Coordinator
Portsmouth Regional Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse/Night Shift Charge Nurse
Portsmouth Regional Hospital
04.2018 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse (3-11 Nursing Supervisor)
Dover Center For Health & Rehabilitation
04.2014 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Granite State College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Great Bay Community College
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
Walden University